The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 19,700
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
58.5
71.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
104.8
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.18 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
393 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
164.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
